On Jan. 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, granting freedom to all enslaved persons ...

In Milledgeville, over 100 gathered to mark the Emancipation Proclamation's anniversary, reflecting on its enduring impact and the ongoing journey toward equality.

For nearly 160 years, Black people across Southern Appalachia have celebrated the Eighth of August as Emancipation Day. The date marks when Andrew Johnson famously freed his slaves on Aug. 8, 1863, ...

Correction: a previous version of this story expressed that the Frist Art Museum was hosting a yearly August 8 Emancipation event, it was a one time event. America will celebrate Emancipation Day, ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — On Monday, Columbus will celebrate Juneteenth. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863, to some Juneteenth marks the ending of slavery. On June 19, ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - January 1 marks the start of the new year, but it’s also the day former President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, declaring the end of slavery.